Astrape

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ἀστραπή (astrapḗ, literally lightning).

Proper noun[edit]

Astrape

  1. (Greek mythology) The goddess/personification of lightning, sister of Bronte, and an attendant of Zeus. Her Roman counterpart is Fulgora.
  2. (rare) A female given name.

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Further reading[edit]

  • Astrape”, in Theoi Project, 2000–2017